Godex BP500L User manual

USER MANUAL

BP500L SERIES

: Rev.B

: 2018.02.13

: 920-016411-00

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CONTENTS

1 Barcode Printer ................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

1-1 Box Content ................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

1-2 Getting To Know Your Printer .................................................................................................................................................... 2

2 Printer Setup ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2-1 Open The Printer Cover .............................................................................................................................................................. 4

2-2 Open The Printing Mechanism ................................................................................................................................................... 5

2-3 Loading The Ribbon .................................................................................................................................................................... 6

2-4 Loading The Label Roll ............................................................................................................................................................... 8

2-5 Installing The Label Supply Hub .............................................................................................................................................. 10

2-6 Preparing For Tag Printing ....................................................................................................................................................... 11

2-7 Installation of External Label Roll and Fanfold Label Roll...................................................................................................... 12

2-8 Connecting The Printer To The Host Computer ...................................................................................................................... 13

2-9 Wizard CD Standard Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 14

2-10 Wizard CD Other Choice Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 17

3 Operation Panel ............................................................................................................................................................................... 20

3-1 LED Operation Panel ................................................................................................................................................................. 20

3-2 Label size calibration and Self Test Page ................................................................................................................................ 21

3-3 Error Alerts ................................................................................................................................................................................ 22

4 NetSetting for Ethernet ................................................................................................................................................................... 23

4-1 Installing the NetSetting software ............................................................................................................................................ 23

4-2 The Interface of NetSetting ....................................................................................................................................................... 25

5 Accessories ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 32

5-1 Installing the Label Dispenser .................................................................................................................................................. 33

5-2 Installing The Cutter.................................................................................................................................................................. 38

5-2-1 Installing The Guillotine Cutter ........................................................................................................................................... 38

5-2-2 Installing The Rotary Cutter ................................................................................................................................................ 42

6 Maintenance And Adjustment ........................................................................................................................................................ 46

6-1 Cleaning The Print Head ........................................................................................................................................................... 46

6-2 Adjusting The Print Head Pressure .......................................................................................................................................... 47

6-3 Adjusting The Print Line ........................................................................................................................................................... 48

6-4 Adjusting The Cutter ................................................................................................................................................................. 49

6-5 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................................ 50

APPENDIX

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

FOR AMERICAN USERS

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS A digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 subpart B of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used

in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case

the user will be required to correct the interference at own expense.

EMS AND EMI COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

FOR EUROPEAN USERS

This equipment has been tested and passed with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility

based on the standards EN55032:2010+AC:2011, Class A, EN61000-3-2:2006+A2:2009, EN 61000-3-3:2008

and EN55024:2010+A1:2015, IEC 60950-1(ed.2), IEC 60950-1(ed.2);am1, IEC 60950- 1(ed.2);am2 series The equipment

also tested and passed in accordance with the European Standard EN55032 for the both Radiated and Conducted

emissions limits.

BP500L Series

TO WHICH THIS DECLARATION RELATES

IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS

IEC 60950-1(ed.2), IEC 60950-1(ed.2);am1, IEC 60950- 1(ed.2);am2, GB9254-2008 (Class A ) ; GB17625. 1-2012;

GB4943.1-2011,EN55032:2010/AC2011 Class A, EN61000-3-2:2014 ,EN61000-3-3:2013 and EN55024: 2010 +A1:2015,

UL 60950-1, 2nd Edition, 2014-10-14, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, 2nd Edition,

2014-10, CFR 47, part 15 subpart B

WARNING

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference

in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

此为Class A产品，在生活环境中，该产品可能造成无线电干扰，在这种情况下，可能需要用户对其干扰采取切实可行

的措施。

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the following instructions carefully.

 Keep the equipment away from humidity.

 Before you connect the equipment to the power outlet, please check the

voltage of the power source.

 Make sure the printer is off before plugging the power connector into

the power jack.

 It is recommended that you connect the printer to a surge protector to

prevent possible transient overvoltage damage.

 Be careful not to get liquid on the equipment to avoid electrical shock.

 For safety and warranty reasons, ONLY qualified service personnel

should open the equipment.

 Do not repair or adjust energized equipment under any circumstances.

CAUTION

 Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the equivalent

type recommended by the manufacturer.

 Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

 Only use with designated power supply adapter model.

 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Specifications are subject to change without notice

1

1 Barcode Printer

1-1 Box Content

Please check that all of the following items are included with your printer.

(Package content and Logo style may vary per region。)

 Barcode Printer Ribbon Hubs ( set of 2 )

 Power Cord Empty Ribbon Core

 Label Supply Hub USB Cable

 Label Guide Plates ( set of 2 ) CD ( with QLabel software

/ user manual )

 Quick Reference Guide

2

1-2 Getting To Know Your Printer

Front View

Rear View

EXTERNAL LABEL INSERT

AUTO-CALIBRATION BUTTON

USB PORT

POWER JACK

TOP COVER

VIEWING WINDOW

FRONT COVER

LED INDICATOR

之

POWER BUTTON

FEED BUTTON

FAN-FOLD LABEL INSERT

之

3

Open The Printer Cover



Open The Printing Mechanism

LABEL SUPPLY MODULE

- LABEL SUPPLY HUB

- LABEL GUIDE PLATES

RIBBON FEED MECHANISM

RIBBON HUB

EMPTY RIBBON CORE

ADJUSTMENT SCREW ( RIGHT )

Screw for adjusting the print head pressure

ADJUSTMENT SCREW ( LEFT )

Screw for adjusting the print head pressure

RELEASE CATCH ( RIGHT )

RELEASE CATCH ( LEFT )

PRINTING MECHANISM

PLATEN

RIBBON SUPPLY HUB

ADJUSTMENT SCREW

LABEL GUIDE ( RIGHT )

LABEL SENSOR (Movable)

LABEL GUIDE ( LEFT )

4

2 Printer Setup

2-1 Open The Printer Cover

 Pressing The Cover Open Buttons

Place the printer on a flat surface. Open the printer cover by pressing the release buttons on both sides of the printer

housing and lift the cover.

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2-2 Open The Printing Mechanism

 Pressing The Release Catches

Release and lift the printing mechanism.

Lift the printing mechanism

RELEASE CATCH (RIGHT)

RELEASE CATCH (LEFT)

Pressing

6

2-3 Loading The Ribbon

 A New Ribbon Module Installation

Place the new ribbon on the hub which forms a ribbon supply hub.

Place the empty ribbon core on the hub which forms a ribbon rewind hub.

Stick the ribbon supply hub on the ribbon rewind hub and wind the rewind hub 2~3 circles.

Place on the hub

NEW RIBBON

RIBBON HUB

RIBBON SUPPLY HUB

Place on the hub

RIBBON FEED MODULE

RIBBON HUB

NEW RIBBON

Wind the ribbon around the core

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 Install The Ribbon On The Printer

Place the ribbon supply hub at the back of the printing mechanism.

Pass the ribbon supply hub under the print head.

Insert the ribbon rewind hub on the ribbon feed mechanism.

Close the printing mechanism, making sure that it clicks into place.

Insert into the printing mechanism

Place on the printing

mechanism

Wind to the back

RIBBON FEED MECHANISM

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2-4 Loading The Label Roll

 A New Label Roll Module Installation

Place the label stock on the label supply hub, attach the guide plates to the label stock holder.

 Install The Label Roll Module On The Printer

Step.01 Press the release catches to lift the printing mechanism and Pass the labels through the label guides up to

the tear-off plate.

Adjust the label guides to the label width

LABEL GUIDE PLATES

LABEL STOCK

LABEL SUPPLY HUB

Place on the ribbon hub

LABEL GUIDES

Through the label guides

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Step.02 Close the printing mechanism.

Step.03 Install The Label Roll Module On The Printer

Close the printing mechanism

Place the label stock into into

the printer as the direction of

the arrows.

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2-5 Installing The Label Supply Hub

 1" Cores

Installing the label supply hub for 1" cores.

 1.5" Cores

Installing the label supply hub for 1.5" cores.

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2-6 Preparing For Tag Printing

In tag printing, the tag hole indicates the height of a label. During adjustment, the sensor must therefore be positioned

directly below the tag hole as shown in the illustration.

The tag hole should be at least 3 mm in diameter to ensure correct functioning.

SENSOR POSITION

12

2-7 Installation of External Label Roll and Fanfold Label Roll

Installation of External Label Roll

Installation of Fanfold Label Roll

EXTERNAL LABEL INSERT

FAN-FOLD LABEL INSERT

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2-8 Connecting The Printer To The Host Computer

 Please make sure that the printer is switched off.

 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter and connect the adapter to the printer.

 Connect the USB / parallel cable to the printer and host computer.

(The type of cable may vary according to the products which you purchase.)

 Switch on the printer. The LED indicator should now lights up.

A1

USB PORT

B1

POWER SLOT

A1

USB PORT

A2

USB PORT

B1

POWER JACK

B2

PLUG

B2

THE SOCKET OF THE WALL

A2

USB PORT

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2-9 Wizard CD Standard Installation

Step.01 Insert the Super Wizard CD in the CD/DVD drive of the host computer and the installation program should pop up

automatically.

You will see the Welcome screen first. On the Welcome screen, choose “STANDARD INSTALLATION”.

Step.02 The wizard will then ask you to make sure your USB and power cables are connected and that the power is

turned on. Then click “NEXT”.

Step.03 The next screen you will see is, “Install the GoLabel Software and Windows driver”. Click “NEXT” to continue.

NOTE

* If the Super Wizard program did not run automatically, you can either turn on the “Auto-run” setting for

your CD/DVD driver or double-click the icon of CD/DVD driver to run the program manually.

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Step.04 As the printer driver and GoLabel are installing, a screen will display a progress bar. While downloading

completed you will see Installation completed. Click “NEXT” to continue.

Step.05 You can also print a test label. If don’t print a test label, the screen display as step 6.

Note

* If you need more resources, tools or reference documents, you can also find them on Super Wizard CD.

Just click “Other Choices” on the Welcome Screen to access the files.

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Step.06 Once the installation is complete, you can start to make and print labels with GoLabel or through the printer driver.

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